About Me

Teaching for over 20 years in 3 different departments Mr. Avera has dedicated his life to helping students grow academically, personally, and professionally. He was a former director at a large social service agency, facilitated over a 1,000 small groups and trained numerous community organizations in the field of domestic violence and mental health. His research interests are in positive psychology, resilience, identity formation, and the intersection of Eastern & Western thought.

Classes I Teach

Summer 2024

CRNCourseSec.Title
00908PSYC 102ZGeneral Psychology

Spring 2024

CRNCourseSec.Title
01796PSYC 101ZGeneral Psychology

Faculty Info

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Joshua Avera
Part-Time Faculty Instructor

Communications Studies

averajoshua@deanza.edu

Virtual

Education

  • M.A. Psychology
  • M.A. Communication
  • M.A. Philosophy

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